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Week 17, Fastest 2 Minutes, Commanders In The Playoffs, Joe Burrow MVP? Plus Playoff Seedings

Monday, December 30, 202413 takes

Week 17 and we start with Fastest 2 Minutes. (-) We then Recap Every Game From Saturday/Sunday Chargers/Patriots (-) Bengals/Broncos (-) Rams/Cardinals (-) Eagles/Cowboys (-) Giants/Colts (-) Bucs/Panthers (-) Commanders/Falcons (-) Bills/Jets (-) Raiders/Saints (-) Jaguars/Titans (-) Dolphins/Browns (-) Vikings/Packers (-) We then do who’s back of the week and talk some college football bowl games (-)

Recap

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Take Slip·Dec 30, 2024
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Jerod Mayo should be fired for how poorly the Patriots look

I feel like Jerod Mayo, like he's gotta be fired, right? They were... you're gonna make the same mistake the Bears just made where it's like keeping a bad head coach around for a young quarterback is not a good thing.

The Patriots fired Jerod Mayo after his first season as head coach following a poor 2024 performance.
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Take Slip·Dec 30, 2024
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Joe Burrow should win NFL MVP if he throws three more touchdowns in Week 18

If he throws three touchdown passes in week 18, it's gonna be unprecedented that a quarterback had the season he had and didn't end up winning the MVP and his team is to blame. ... Joe Burrow should absolutely be considered because what he's done... Joe Burrow has been doing this on a team where like he has no margin for error.

Lamar Jackson won the 2024 NFL MVP. Joe Burrow did not win the award despite a strong statistical season.
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Take Slip·Dec 30, 2024
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Joe Burrow is the NFL MVP regardless of whether the Bengals make the playoffs

I'm just gonna say it. Joe Burrow should be the MVP. I think regardless of if they make the Playoffs or not, Joe Burrow should be the MVP. He's been the best player. ... You can't get... how many wins do you think the Bengals would have if they had... Dak Prescott? They would not be playing for a playoff spot in week 18.

Lamar Jackson won MVP. Traditionally, voters rarely select a player from a non-playoff team, and Burrow did not receive the award.
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Take Slip·Dec 30, 2024
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The Chiefs would much rather play the Bengals than the Bills in the playoffs

If you asked the Chiefs, who would you rather play the bills or the Bengals? It's definitely the Bengals. Their defense has been so bad all year. The Bills beat the Chiefs. Like I know that this like Burrowhead thing... if you're a Chiefs fan, I think most Chiefs fans probably think this: go ahead, let the Bengals in. 'Cause if they somehow upset the bills, that's an easier path.

Subjective strategy analysis; cannot be definitively proven but reflects the defensive rankings of both teams.
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Take Slip·Dec 30, 2024
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I am not scared of the Rams in the playoffs

I'm not scared of the Rams, even though I have my pinky on the line. I think their offense is like broken... they are now 11 straight games without scoring in the first quarter. ... I just don't think they're a complete team that can win the Super Bowl.

The outcome of the Rams' playoff performance would determine if this opinion holds weight.
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Chris Ballard should be fired by the Colts

Chris Ballard. ... Since 2017 there have been seven winners of the AFC South. ... The Indianapolis Colts have won it zero times. It is the most combustible division that you can win year to year. And Chris Ballard's teams have not won it a single time. ... His teams just fall apart.

The Colts fired Chris Ballard following the 2024 season.
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Take Slip·Dec 30, 2024
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If Chris Ballard is not fired, the Colts will miss the playoffs next season

If Chris Ballard sticks around, if they don't change anything for the Colts, I'd like to make a prediction that the Colts will finish 8-9 or 9-8 and miss the playoffs.

Ballard was fired, so the 'if' condition was not met.
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Take Slip·Dec 30, 2024
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I would take Mike McCarthy as the Jets' next head coach in a second

I'd take Mike McCarthy in a second. I mean, he went 12 and 5 up until this year for the past four seasons. ... He's gotta get in line. No more Ayahuasca.

This is a subjective preference for coaching hire.
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The Cleveland Browns will get the number one overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

I think the Cleveland Browns are gonna get the number one pick. I think the Browns, if they start DTR, I do not think you can win a football game with DTR. ... I think the Browns could get the one. I think he could find a way to sneak in there.

The Cleveland Browns did not get the #1 overall pick; the New England Patriots secured the #1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Kevin O'Connell should be the NFL Coach of the Year

The Vikings are really, really good and I'm excited to watch them play The Lions Week 18 for the one seed. ... Kevin O'Connell should be Coach of the Year. ... He wins all the close games and the Vikings are a real threat.

Kevin O'Connell won the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year award.
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I am not worried about the Packers at all

I'm not worried about the Packers at all. ... They're a good team. I think though they're not an elite team. They are 0 and 5 against the best teams in the NFC. That's the Vikings, the Eagles and the Lions. ... It just doesn't look as smooth as you would like it to look going into the playoffs.

Depends on the Packers' performance in the 2024 playoffs.

Who Is Back

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Take Slip·Dec 30, 2024·Who's Back
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Everyone complaining about Cam Ward sitting out the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl is a loser

Anyone who was upset about Cam Ward is a loser and they're just basically looking for something to be angry about. ... He's also got millions of dollars on the line if he gets hurt. I don't understand it. ... Bowl games don't really mean anything and it's entertainment and it's kind of stupid but it's also fun.

Subjective opinion on fan behavior and player safety.
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Take Slip·Dec 30, 2024·Who's Back
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Ohio State will beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl's gonna be awesome. I think I'm gonna take Ohio State in that game. And it's mostly based on the uniforms that Oregon picked. I didn't really like 'em, I thought they should have done more classic.

The 2025 Rose Bowl (College Football Playoff Quarterfinal) was won by Ohio State 35-31 over Oregon.